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PACT Results
PACT Results By Subgroup
HSAP Results
HSAP Results By Subgroup
ACT Results
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Students
Spending Per Pupil

P.O. Box 718
Newberry, SC 29108
Newberry County
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PH: (803) 321-2600
FAX: (803) 321-2604

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Grades PK-12
5991 students
14 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

77% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

65% (2008)

57% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

82% (2008)

83% (2007)

83% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

70% (2007)

74% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

64% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

64% (2008)

57% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

76% (2008)

75% (2007)

77% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math

73% (2008)

75% (2007)

81% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

61% (2008)

54% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science

54% (2008)

54% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

73% (2008)

69% (2007)

82% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

76% (2007)

83% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

77% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

49% (2008)

48% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

67% (2008)

65% (2007)

63% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

79% (2007)

74% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

48% (2008)

42% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

62% (2008)

53% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

65% (2008)

56% (2007)

61% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

72% (2007)

70% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

53% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

53% (2008)

52% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

64% (2008)

71% (2007)

59% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

62% (2008)

64% (2007)

62% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

See South Carolina's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

PACT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	74%
African-American	69%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	63%
Limited English proficient	60%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	64%
African-American	50%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	27%
Limited English proficient	50%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	76%
African-American	74%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	71%
Limited English proficient	75%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	70%
African-American	62%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	44%
Limited English proficient	61%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	64%
Female	63%
Male	64%
African-American	52%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	67%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	67%
Male	63%
African-American	55%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	62%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	69%
African-American	71%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	59%
Limited English proficient	65%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	72%
African-American	63%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	48%
Limited English proficient	67%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	61%
Female	64%
Male	59%
African-American	47%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	58%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	60%
Male	48%
African-American	33%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	37%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	24%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	80%
Male	66%
African-American	64%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	48%
Limited English proficient	38%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	85%
Male	72%
African-American	67%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	52%
Limited English proficient	68%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	74%
African-American	66%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	44%
Limited English proficient	65%

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	47%
Male	50%
African-American	27%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	37%
Full-pay meals	65%
Disabled	16%
Limited English proficient	65%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	78%
Male	56%
African-American	57%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	8%
Limited English proficient	47%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	81%
Male	68%
African-American	62%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	52%
Limited English proficient	65%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	48%
Female	49%
Male	48%
African-American	35%
White	62%
Subsidized meals	34%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	11%
Limited English proficient	54%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	60%
African-American	47%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	27%
Limited English proficient	59%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	76%
Male	55%
African-American	50%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	21%
Limited English proficient	71%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	75%
African-American	63%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	62%
Limited English proficient	77%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	53%
Female	48%
Male	57%
African-American	29%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	34%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	35%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	54%
Male	53%
African-American	31%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	34%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	18%
Limited English proficient	23%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	68%
Male	60%
African-American	43%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	46%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	59%
African-American	42%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	41%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

HSAP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts

80% (2008)

85% (2007)

78% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

76% (2007)

74% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

See South Carolina's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

HSAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
African-American	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	29%
Not disabled	88%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	78%
African-American	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	29%
Not disabled	91%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

¹Source: SC Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	24%
Graduating class of 2005	31%
Graduating class of 2004	23%

Source: SC Dept. of Education

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
Scores represent the members of the graduation class' most recent scores.

More about the tests

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	47%	53%
Black, not Hispanic	42%	39%
Hispanic	10%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	60%	51%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,329	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	58%
Student and staff support	15%	14%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >